Lately, my dd seems to be intrigued by my nipples? Like, she'll latch on, suck a few times then quickly latch off and PINCH my nipples. It doesnt really hurt and I dont mind it. I know she is just exploring her surroundings - just wondering if anyone elses DC has done this?

If you dont WANT them to do this you should really stop the habit now.

I dont know if you still NIP but if you do ....I wouldnt want the child to play with my other nipple while they are nursing

DD is a boob hopper...both have to be exposed and she will suck at one for a minute and then hop to the other...I wish I wouldnt have allowed her to do this from the beginning because we cannot NIP anymore...(luckily she doesnt want to) But it makes me feel awful "exposed" LOL

Bah, I just consider it a normal behavior, part of the whole 'nursing thing'.

My kids scratch my side/back while nursing, too!

I think in part it's instinctive behavior, esp. with newborns. I've watched cats that were weaned too early in particular 'massage' things. I know it aids in letdown...I think when they get older they just get more coordinated and start exploring areas they already know. They don't know or understand how not having yourself really exposed would be a problem, they don't see anything shameful in any part of it.